Silver 1/2 dollar, United States, 1851. 2012.38.1

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Obverse: (7 stars) -- (6 stars)/ 1851 - Seated Lady Liberty, holding staff with cap and with shield in front.

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Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ HALF DOL. - Seated eagle on three arrows and laurel branch with shield on breast.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 13.258
- Diameter (in mm): 30.5
Shape: Round

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date: 1851
Date on Object
- Date: 1851
Denomination: 1/2 dollar
Material: Silver
Geographic
- Region: United States

References

Reference: Breen Encyclopedia.4826
Reference: WB 103

Administrative History

Identifier: 2012.38.1
Department: North American
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

Proof?

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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